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Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake

Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake


  • Author: Olivia McKenney
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Brown Sugar Caramel Pound Cake is the perfect blend of buttery richness, warm brown sugar, and a silky homemade caramel glaze. Topped with toasted pecans, this cake is indulgent and comforting—a must-bake for gatherings or weekend treats.


Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter

1 cup light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

5 large eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup whole milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup brown sugar

1⁄4 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1⁄4 teaspoon salt


Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale.

2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with flour.

5. Fold in the toasted pecans using a rubber spatula.

6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured Bundt pan.

7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 75–85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

8. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.

9. In a saucepan, melt the butter for the glaze. Add brown sugar, cream, and salt.

10. Bring to a boil and cook 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

11. Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cake.

Notes

Toast the pecans before adding to enhance their flavor.

Always start and end with flour when alternating with milk for a smoother batter.

Don’t overboil the glaze—1 to 2 minutes of boiling is enough for a smooth pour.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 85 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: pound cake, brown sugar cake, caramel dessert, bundt cake